Unfortunately, doctors know all too well about physician burnout and its impact on medicine. With most American physicians experiencing some sign of burnout, it is a condition that affects all specialties and all practice settings.
While you’ve most certainly heard of physician burnout, what other terms are important to know? Here is a convenient glossary to help guide you through different aspects of physician burnout and how the AMA is fighting to improve the well-being of doctors in a broken system.
At the height of the pandemic, the physician burnout rate rose to 63% among doctors in the U.S., according to the latest research co-written by experts at the AMA. And while burnout rates are dropping again, more work still needs to be done.
Physician burnout
A long‑term stress reaction characterized by depersonalization. This can include:
Cynical or negative attitudes toward patients.
Emotional exhaustion.
A feeling of decreased personal achievement.
Lack of empathy for patients.
Read more on the AMA LinkedIn account at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/terms-every-doctor-should-know-physician-jkmuc/
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